| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $40.65 | 11.688% | $45.4012 | $45.40 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.41 | 11.246% | $215.1609 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.84 | 11.754% | $116.0454 | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.48 | 6.859% | $221.7111 | $221.71 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.43 | 6.493% | $129.3144 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.32 | 13.170% | $282.1554 | $282.16 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.82 | 6.317% | $128.4522 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.95 | $1,138.2406 | $1,138.24 | $1,138.20 | $1,138.30 | |